Virginia workers compensation pays TTD at 66 2/3% of AWW with employer-directed medical care and a PPD schedule that includes a disfigurement award of up to 60 weeks. This calculator uses the verified VA Code 65.2 schedule (arm 200, leg 175, hand 150, eye 100 weeks) to estimate your settlement.
Operated by Mustafa Bilgic, non-attorney individual. Schedule weeks from VA Code 65.2-503 via official statute. Max TTD = 100% of statewide AWW. Verify at workcomp.virginia.gov.
| Item | Virginia rule | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| TTD rate | 66 2/3% of AWW | VA Code 65.2-500 |
| Max TTD | 100% of statewide AWW (verify at VWC) | VA Code 65.2-500 |
| Min TTD | 25% of statewide AWW | VA Code 65.2-500 |
| Waiting period | 7 days | VA Code 65.2-509 |
| Retroactive threshold | 3 weeks (21 days) | VA Code 65.2-509 |
| PPD: Arm | 200 weeks | VA Code 65.2-503 |
| PPD: Hand | 150 weeks | VA Code 65.2-503 |
| PPD: Leg | 175 weeks | VA Code 65.2-503 |
| PPD: Foot | 125 weeks | VA Code 65.2-503 |
| PPD: Eye | 100 weeks | VA Code 65.2-503 |
| PPD: Thumb | 60 weeks | VA Code 65.2-503 |
| PPD: Hearing (one) | 50 weeks | VA Code 65.2-503 |
| Disfigurement | Up to 60 weeks (head, face, hands) | VA Code 65.2-503 |
| Notice | 30 days (60 days for occupational disease) | VA Code 65.2-600 |
| Statute of limitations | 2 years from accident | VA Code 65.2-601 |
| Doctor choice | Employer-directed | VA Code 65.2-603 |
Virginia's PPD schedule under VA Code 65.2-503 provides specific weeks for each major body member: arm 200, hand 150, leg 175, foot 125, eye 100, thumb 60, and index finger 35 weeks. Benefits are paid at 66 2/3% of AWW subject to the maximum.
Virginia uniquely provides an additional disfigurement award of up to 60 weeks for severe scarring or disfigurement of the head, face, or hands. This is separate from the scheduled loss of use and can be awarded in addition to it. A worker who loses partial use of the hand and also has visible scarring may receive both a schedule loss award and a disfigurement award. The disfigurement provision makes Virginia distinctive among states where facial scarring from workplace accidents is a concern.
Virginia gives the employer control over medical treatment selection. Under VA Code 65.2-603, the employer selects the treating physician, and the worker must treat with that provider unless the VWC approves a change. The worker may petition the Commission for a change of physician, but must demonstrate good cause. This is more restrictive than states like New Jersey (worker chooses from day one) or Illinois (two physician choices). Workers who are denied a change of physician by the employer should file a motion with the Commission, as the VWC has authority to order a change when circumstances warrant it.
Virginia's schedule includes specific provisions for occupational lung diseases. Pneumoconiosis (black lung, silicosis) is compensated at 50 to 300 weeks depending on stage (1, 2, or 3). Byssinosis (cotton dust disease) receives up to 50 weeks. These occupational disease provisions reflect Virginia's historical industries including coal mining and textile manufacturing. The notice period for occupational diseases is 60 days rather than the standard 30 days for traumatic injuries.
Uses VA Code 65.2-503 schedule. Educational only.
Virginia has a bifurcated notice system. For traumatic injuries, the worker must notify the employer within 30 days. For occupational diseases, the notice period extends to 60 days from the date the disease is communicated to the worker. Under VA Code 65.2-600, notice must describe the injury and state the time and place. Failure to give timely notice can bar the claim unless the employer had actual knowledge or the failure to notify was excused by physical or mental incapacity. Filing a formal claim with the VWC is separate from employer notice and must be done within the 2-year statute of limitations.
Virginia pays TTD at 66 2/3% of the pre-injury average weekly wage under VA Code 65.2-500. The maximum cannot exceed 100% of the statewide average weekly wage. The minimum is 25% of the statewide AWW. The SAWW is recalculated annually by January 1.
Virginia has a 7-day waiting period under VA Code 65.2-509. Compensation begins on the 8th day of disability. If incapacity exceeds 3 weeks (21 days), compensation is paid retroactively from the first day of disability. This 3-week retroactive threshold is the standard among states with 7-day waiting periods.
Under VA Code 65.2-503, the schedule includes: arm 200 weeks, hand 150 weeks, leg 175 weeks, foot 125 weeks, eye 100 weeks, thumb 60 weeks, index finger 35 weeks, hearing (one ear) 50 weeks. Benefits are paid at 66 2/3% of AWW. Virginia's schedule weeks are moderate compared to PA (arm 410) but competitive with GA (arm 225).
The employer selects the treating physician under VA Code 65.2-603. The worker must treat with the employer's designated provider unless the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission approves a change. The worker may petition the Commission for a change if they have good cause, but employer-directed care is the default.
Under VA Code 65.2-601, a claim must be filed with the VWC within 2 years of the date of accident. For death benefits, the claim must be filed within 2 years of death. The worker must also notify the employer within 30 days of the injury, or within 60 days for an occupational disease.
Virginia allows both open awards (where the case remains open for future modification) and full and final settlements (closing all rights). Full settlements require VWC approval. Virginia also allows structured settlements where benefits are paid over time rather than in a lump sum.
Yes. Under VA Code 65.2-503, severe disfigurement of the head, face, or hands may be compensated at up to 60 weeks of benefits. This is separate from and in addition to any scheduled loss of use award for the same body part.
No. Operated by Mustafa Bilgic, non-attorney individual operator. Educational research only. Consult a licensed Virginia workers compensation attorney.
Virginia allows two settlement paths. An open award keeps the case alive: the Commission fixes the weekly rate and disability status, but the case can be modified if the worker's condition changes. A full and final settlement closes all rights in exchange for a lump sum, similar to a Compromise and Release in other states. Full settlements require VWC approval. The Commission will not approve a full settlement unless it is satisfied the claimant understands that all future rights — including medical benefits — are being waived. Virginia also permits structured settlements where the lump sum is paid over time rather than immediately, which can have tax and financial planning advantages for larger awards.